Description
This Grilled Thai Chicken recipe features tender boneless, skinless chicken thighs marinated with flavorful Thai seasoning and a sweet-spicy glaze. Perfect for a quick and delicious meal, the chicken is grilled to perfection and basted with a tangy chili-lime sauce infused with cilantro and sriracha for a vibrant taste.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or vegetable oil)
- 3 tablespoons Thai seasoning (see notes below)
Glaze
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, approximately 400°F, to ensure even cooking and those classic grill marks.
- Season the Chicken: Rub the chicken thighs evenly with olive oil to help the seasoning adhere, then sprinkle the Thai seasoning all over the chicken for a burst of authentic Thai flavor.
- Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, sriracha, and chopped fresh cilantro until well blended. Set aside for glazing.
- Grill the Chicken: Place the seasoned chicken thighs on the grill and cook for 5 to 6 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 5 to 6 minutes on the other side until nearly cooked through.
- Apply the Glaze: During the last two minutes of grilling, brush half of the prepared glaze over the chicken thighs to infuse them with sweet and spicy flavors.
- Finish Cooking and Rest: Remove the chicken from the grill when its internal temperature reaches 160°F, knowing it will rise about 5 degrees during resting. Brush the remaining glaze on the chicken, then let it rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes to seal in the juices.
- Serve: Slice or dice the grilled chicken thighs before serving. Enjoy as a main dish or add to salads, wraps, or rice bowls.
Notes
- For the Thai seasoning, you can use a blend of ground lemongrass, garlic powder, ginger, coriander, cumin, and chili powder or a store-bought Thai spice mix.
- If you don’t have a grill, you can cook the chicken thighs on a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat following the same cooking and glazing instructions.
- Make sure to let the chicken rest after grilling to keep it juicy and tender.
- The internal cooking temperature of 160°F is recommended for chicken thighs to ensure safety while keeping them moist.
